Why are cigarettes legal, but marijuana illegal?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Really, the only legitimate justification for illegal drugs is safety. Then, the whole argument about whether this drug or that drug should be illegal, comes down to this question: does the government have a right to protect you from yourself?

it's not just protecting you from yourself. BAC tests and drunk driving laws are there to protect people from another person's stupidity, etc.